He was white, around 60 and had grey stubble and hair. The man had growth under his left nostril, detectives said.

The jacket worn by the man (Image: West Yorkshire Police)

Det Insp Andrew Lockwood of Kirklees CID said the death was not being treated as suspicious.

He said: "We have yet to identify the man, but our enquiries remain ongoing both in Kirklees and further afield.

"The man’s death is not being treated as suspicious, but we are continuing to ask for the public’s help in identifying him and I would ask for anyone with information to contact us.

A member of the public called police after seeing a body in the water (Image: Huddersfield Examiner)

"You could be a relative, friend, colleague or neighbour – someone out there will hopefully either recognise the jacket or the description of the man and come forward with information to help us establish who he is."

Anyone who has any information that could assist officers in identifying the man or anyone who witnessed anything in the area is asked to contact Kirklees CID on 101, quoting reference 13190018679.